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A CD Baby alternative for beat producers

Sourced CD Baby alternative information for beat producers, with checked dates and separate distribution and publishing context.

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Before moving your catalogue

Switching away from CD Baby is a catalogue migration decision, not just a subscription purchase. Before moving a release, retain its ISRC, release date, audio master and contributor credits. Arrange the new delivery before requesting a takedown so the versions can be matched by stores. Match any existing Content ID claims and ownership permissions before enabling a second fingerprinting service. A distribution move does not automatically move your publishing registrations. Keep a record of the old distributor's outstanding reporting periods and payout access; cancelling a subscription is not the same action as collecting the final royalties.

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  • Release priceUS$9.99 per single or US$14.99 per album, paid once.Source: CD Baby distribution. Checked . Licence: official
  • Recurring distribution subscriptionNo recurring subscription fee for the standard distribution service.Source: CD Baby distribution. Checked . Licence: official
  • Streaming commission9% of download and streaming revenue.Source: CD Baby pricing. Checked . Licence: official
  • Collaborator paymentsThe account holder is responsible for paying other participants; automatic master-side split payments are not offered in the captured comparison.Source: CD Baby royalty payments. Checked . Licence: official
  • Content IDSocial Video Monetisation retains 30% of revenue.Source: CD Baby social video monetisation. Checked . Licence: official
  • Dreamhause distributionUS$9.00/year plus 9% on streaming and Content ID; unlimited releases.Source: Dreamhause features. Checked . Licence: official
  • Dreamhause collaborator paymentsRecipients need no paid Dreamhause subscription.Source: Dreamhause features. Checked . Licence: official

Distribution and publishing are separate

Dreamhause publishing administration is an optional US$65.00 one-time add-on, with an 85/15 split on publishing royalties and 60/40 on sync. It is not included in the annual distribution fee.

  • Optional publishingUS$65.00 one-time; 85/15 publishing royalties; 60/40 sync.Source: Dreamhause features. Checked . Licence: official

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CD Baby distributionChecked · Licence: officialhttps://cdbaby.com/music-distribution/
CD Baby pricingChecked · Licence: officialhttps://cdbaby.com/pricing
CD Baby royalty paymentsChecked · Licence: officialhttps://support.cdbaby.com/hc/en-us
CD Baby social video monetisationChecked · Licence: officialhttps://cdbaby.com/youtube-monetization
Dreamhause featuresChecked · Licence: officialhttps://dreamhause.com/features

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